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Fk RECREATION COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING • AGENDA
Meridian City Hall • Council Chambers
33 East Broadway Avenue, Meridian, Idaho
Wednesday, August 9, 2017 • 5:30 PM
Mission:
The Meridian Parks & Recreation Commission is a volunteer citizens' group that is created and
empowered to advise the City on issues relating to park facilities and recreation programs of the City.
Their mission is to gather input from staff and other qualified personnel on issues relating to the
creation and design of public parks and open spaces; to listen to public input; and to provide advice
and recommendations on parks and recreation related matters to the Mayor and City Council.
1. Roll -Call Attendance
_ Sharon Borton, President
_ Jo Greer, Vice President
_ Keith Bevan
Kayla McNay
John Nesmith
_ Debbie Shaner
_ Creg Steele
_ Hannah Sturtevant
Jessica West
Presenter Time
Rachel Myers j 2 minutes
2. Adoption of the Agenda ; Sharon Borton E 2 minutes
3. Approval of Minutes of the July 12, 2017 Regular Sharon Borton 2 minutes
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4. Announcements
a. 2017 MPR Facilities Tour - September ? Steve Siddoway ! 10 minutes
5. Committee Meetings
a. Parks Committee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
6. Committee
50 minutes
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a. rants L.ommlttee
b. Pathways Committee
c. Marketing Committee
7. Community Presentation
a. Heroes Park Art Update
Sharon Borton 5 minutes
John Nesmith 5 minutes
Jo Greer ? 5 minutes
Hillary Bodnar 1 10 minutes
8. New Business i 40 minutes:
a. Meridian Homecourt Update Garrett White 20 minutes
b. Kleiner Park Bandshell Shade Discussion Mike Barton 20 minutes
9. Old Business i 20 minutes:
a. South Meridian Regional Park Naming Recommendation Mike Barton 10 minutes
b. FY2018 Budget Update Steve Siddoway 10 minutes
10. Workshop - NONE
11. Staff Reports
12. Adjourn
ATTACHMENTS:
(1) 7-12-17 Regular Meeting Minutes
(2) Parks Committee: Mission, Goals
It Objectives, 7-12-17 Minutes; 9-
9-17 Agenda
(3) Pathways Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 7-12.17
Minutes; 8-9-17 Agenda
(4) Marketing Committee: Mission,
Goals & Objectives, 7-12-17
Minutes; 8- 9-17 Agenda
(5) Staff Reports: Administration,
Parks, and Recreation Divisions
(6) Miscellaneous: Resolution 16-
1177 Adopting Meridian Park and
Facility Naming Policy and
Procedures
MPR Staff 15 minutes
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Sharon Borton 1 minute
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2017 MPR FACILITIES TOUR: SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 e 5:30 PM
NExT REGULAR MEETING: OCTOBER 11, 2017. 5:30 PM
2017A11 -Commission Goals:
1. Develop a connected pathway system across the City of
Meridian, with the Five Mile Creek Pathway as the top priority.
2. Explore options to obtain, build, or develop partnerships for
additional park space and/or amenities.
3. Participate in the design development of the future South
Meridian Regional Park.
4. Engage other task forces, commissions, entities, and agencies
through workshops and other outreach for partnership
opportunities.
5. Pursue improved tools and opportunities to communicate with
citizens and stakeholders.
6. Develop partnerships with the Meridian Fire Department for
future fire stations to be collocated with parks.
7. Continue to foster greater Commission involvement in
community events through advanced notice and sign-up sheets.
8. Continue implementation of the updated MPR Master Plan.
9. Explore opportunities to build a pathway along Locust Grove
Road to Chinden, connecting to Eagle's pathway system and the
greenbelt.
10. Develop plans for a new, updated Memorial Program.
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Persons desiring accommodation for disabilities related to documents and/or hearings:
Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 888.4433 at least 48 hours prior to the meeting.